Miller BIG BLUE 400 PRO SERIES Owner's manual

Category
Welding System
Type
Owner's manual
Big Blue 400 And 400 X
Pro Series
CAT, Kubota, And Mitsubishi Engines
CE and NonCE Models
Big Blue 300R Pro
Kubota Engine
OM-264 359G 201510
Processes
Description
Air Carbon Arc (CAC-A)
Cutting and Gouging
Stick (SMAW) Welding
Engine Driven Welder/Generator
TIG (GTAW) Welding
MIG (GMAW) Welding
Flux Cored (FCAW) Welding
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS READ BEFORE USING 1.................................
1-1. Symbol Usage 1.......................................................................
1-2. Arc Welding Hazards 1.................................................................
1-3. Engine Hazards 3......................................................................
1-4. Compressed Air Hazards 3..............................................................
1-5. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance 4.............................
1-6. California Proposition 65 Warnings 6......................................................
1-7. Principal Safety Standards 6.............................................................
1-8. EMF Information 6.....................................................................
SECTION 2 CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ LIRE AVANT UTILISATION 7..........................
2-1. Signification des symboles 7.............................................................
2-2. Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc 7......................................................
2-3. Dangers existant en relation avec le moteur 9..............................................
2-4. Dangers liés à l’air comprimé 10...........................................................
2-5. Dangers supplémentaires en relation avec l’installation, le fonctionnement et la maintenance 11.....
2-6. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements 13..............................................
2-7. Principales normes de sécurité 13.........................................................
2-8. Informations relatives aux CEM 13.........................................................
SECTION 3 DEFINITIONS 15..................................................................
3-1. Additional Safety Symbols And Definitions 15................................................
3-2. Miscellaneous Symbols And Definitions 16..................................................
SECTION 4 SPECIFICATIONS 18..............................................................
4-1. Serial Number And Rating Label Location 18................................................
4-2. Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications 18.................................................
4-3. Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles 18..............................................
4-4. Environmental Specifications 18...........................................................
4-5. Static Output Characteristics 19...........................................................
4-6. Duty Cycle And Overheating 19...........................................................
4-7. Fuel Consumption 19....................................................................
SECTION 5 INSTALLATION 20................................................................
5-1. Installing Welder/Generator 20............................................................
5-3. Installing Exhaust Pipe 21................................................................
5-4. Connecting The Battery 22...............................................................
5-5. CAT Engine Oil Prestart Information 23.....................................................
5-6. Kubota Engine Oil Prestart Information 23...................................................
5-7. Mitsubishi Engine Oil Prestart Information 23................................................
5-8. Engine General Information 24............................................................
5-9. Engine Fuel And Coolant Prestart Information 24.............................................
5-10. Weld Output Terminals 25................................................................
5-11. Connecting To Weld Output Terminals 25...................................................
5-12. Selecting Cable Sizes* 26................................................................
5-13. Connecting To Remote 14 Receptacle RC14 26..............................................
SECTION 6 OPERATING WELDER/GENERATOR 27.............................................
6-1. Front Panel Controls (See Section 6-2) 27..................................................
6-2. Description Of Front Panel Controls (See Section 6-1) 28......................................
6-3. Process/Contactor Switch 29.............................................................
6-4. Low Open-Circuit Voltage (VRD) Switch Mode 30............................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS
6-5. Stick Start Procedure Scratch Start Technique 30...........................................
6-6. Lift-Arc TIG With Crater-Out And Auto-Stop 31...........................................
6-7. Remote Voltage/Amperage Control 32......................................................
6-8. Operating Engine Block Heater 33.........................................................
6-9. Fuel/Hour Gauge Descriptions 34..........................................................
SECTION 7 OPERATING AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT 35............................................
7-1. Generator Power Receptacles 35..........................................................
7-2. Export Auxiliary Power Receptacles 36.....................................................
7-3. GFCI Receptacle Information, Resetting And Testing 37.......................................
SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 38.........................................
8-1. CAT Maintenance Label 38...............................................................
8-2. Mitsubishi Maintenance Label 39..........................................................
8-3. Kubota Maintenance Label 40.............................................................
8-4. Routine Maintenance 41.................................................................
8-5. Servicing Air Cleaner 42.................................................................
8-6. Checking Generator Brushes 43...........................................................
8-7. Inspecting And Cleaning Optional Spark Arrestor Muffler 43....................................
8-8. Servicing Engine Cooling System 44.......................................................
8-9. CAT Engine Speed Adjustment 45.........................................................
8-10. Mitsubishi Engine Speed Adjustment 46....................................................
8-11. Kubota Engine Speed Adjustment 46.......................................................
8-12. Overload Protection 47..................................................................
8-13. Servicing Fuel And Lubrication Systems 48.................................................
8-14. Voltmeter/Ammeter Help Displays 50.......................................................
8-15. Maintaining Stainless Steel (Models With Optional Package) 50................................
8-16. Battery Maintenance 50..................................................................
8-17. Troubleshooting 51......................................................................
SECTION 9 PARTS LIST 53...................................................................
9-1. Recommended Spare Parts 53............................................................
SECTION 10 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS 54......................................................
SECTION 11 RUN-IN PROCEDURE 60.........................................................
11-1. Wetstacking 60.........................................................................
11-2. Run-In Procedure Using Load Bank Or Resistance Grid 61....................................
SECTION 12 GENERATOR POWER GUIDELINES 62............................................
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WARRANTY
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
for European Community (CE marked) products.
MILLER Electric Mfg. Co., 1635 Spencer Street, Appleton, WI 54914, U.S.A. declares that the
product(s) identified in this declaration conform to the essential requirements and provisions of
the stated Council Directive(s) and Standard(s).
Product/Apparatus Identification:
Product
Stock Number
Big Blue 400X Pro 907630, 907631
Big Blue 400X 907143, 907143001
RedDArc D402K 4+12 500498002
Council Directives:
·2006/95/EC Low Voltage
·2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility
·2011/65/EU Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment
·2000/14/EC & 2005/88/EC Outdoor Noise
·Notified Body: AV Technology; AVTECH House, Arkle Avenue; Stanley Green Trading Estate; Hand
forth, Cheshire, SK93RW, United Kingdom
·Conformity Assessment Procedure Followed: Annex VI, 2000/14/EC
·Technical Document Holder: Manufacturer
·Notified Body Evaluation Report No: GB/1067/0550/04
·Measured Sound Power level: 96 dB L
WA
·Guaranteed Sound Power Level: 96 dB L
WA
·Electric Power P
eL
: 9.6 kW
Standards:
IEC 609741:2005 Arc welding equipment – Part 1: Welding power sources
IEC 6097410:2007 Arc Welding Equipment – Part 10: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements
Signatory:
_____________________________________ ___________________________________________
David A. Werba Date of Declaration
MANAGER, PRODUCT DESIGN COMPLIANCE
May 29, 2014
245808B
OM-264 359 Page 1
SECTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS READ BEFORE USING
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Protect yourself and others from injury — read, follow, and save these important safety precautions and operating instructions.
1-1. Symbol Usage
DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The
possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols
or explained in the text.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury. The possible
hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or ex-
plained in the text.
NOTICE Indicates statements not related to personal injury.
Indicates special instructions.
This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards. Consult sym-
bols and related instructions below for necessary actions to avoid the
hazards.
1-2. Arc Welding Hazards
The symbols shown below are used throughout this manual
to call attention to and identify possible hazards. When you
see the symbol, watch out, and follow the related instructions
to avoid the hazard. The safety information given below is
only a summary of the more complete safety information
found in the Safety Standards listed in Section 1-7. Read and
follow all Safety Standards.
Only qualified persons should install, operate, maintain, and
repair this unit.
During operation, keep everybody, especially children, away.
Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal shocks
or severe burns. The electrode and work circuit is
electrically live whenever the output is on. The input
power circuit and machine internal circuits are also
live when power is on. In semiautomatic or automat-
ic wire welding, the wire, wire reel, drive roll housing,
and all metal parts touching the welding wire are
electrically live. Incorrectly installed or improperly
grounded equipment is a hazard.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
Do not touch live electrical parts.
Wear dry, hole-free insulating gloves and body protection.
Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulating mats
or covers big enough to prevent any physical contact with the work
or ground.
Do not use AC output in damp areas, if movement is confined, or if
there is a danger of falling.
Use AC output ONLY if required for the welding process.
If AC output is required, use remote output control if present on
unit.
Additional safety precautions are required when any of the follow-
ing electrically hazardous conditions are present: in damp
locations or while wearing wet clothing; on metal structures such
as floors, gratings, or scaffolds; when in cramped positions such
as sitting, kneeling, or lying; or when there is a high risk of unavoid-
able or accidental contact with the workpiece or ground. For these
conditions, use the following equipment in order presented: 1) a
semiautomatic DC constant voltage (wire) welder, 2) a DC manual
(stick) welder, or 3) an AC welder with reduced open-circuit volt-
age. In most situations, use of a DC, constant voltage wire welder
is recommended. And, do not work alone!
Disconnect input power or stop engine before installing or
servicing this equipment. Lockout/tagout input power according to
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (see Safety Standards).
Properly install, ground, and operate this equipment according to
its Owners Manual and national, state, and local codes.
Always verify the supply ground — check and be sure that input
power cord ground wire is properly connected to ground terminal in
disconnect box or that cord plug is connected to a properly
grounded receptacle outlet.
When making input connections, attach proper grounding conduc-
tor first double-check connections.
Keep cords dry, free of oil and grease, and protected from hot metal
and sparks.
Frequently inspect input power cord and ground conductor for
damage or bare wiring – replace immediately if damaged – bare
wiring can kill.
Turn off all equipment when not in use.
Do not use worn, damaged, undersized, or repaired cables.
Do not drape cables over your body.
If earth grounding of the workpiece is required, ground it directly
with a separate cable.
Do not touch electrode if you are in contact with the work, ground,
or another electrode from a different machine.
Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair or replace damaged
parts at once. Maintain unit according to manual.
Do not touch electrode holders connected to two welding ma-
chines at the same time since double open-circuit voltage will be
present.
Wear a safety harness if working above floor level.
Keep all panels and covers securely in place.
Clamp work cable with good metal-to-metal contact to workpiece
or worktable as near the weld as practical.
Insulate work clamp when not connected to workpiece to prevent
contact with any metal object.
Do not connect more than one electrode or work cable to any
single weld output terminal. Disconnect cable for process not in
use.
Use GFCI protection when operating auxiliary equipment. Do not
test or reset GFCI receptacles at idle speed/low voltage or the
GFCI will be damaged and not provide protection from electric
shock caused by a ground fault.
SIGNIFICANT DC VOLTAGE exists in inverter power
sources AFTER stopping engine.
Stop engine on inverter and discharge input capacitors according
to instructions in Maintenance Section before touching any parts.
HOT PARTS can burn.
Do not touch hot parts bare handed.
Allow cooling period before working on
equipment.
To handle hot parts, use proper tools and/or wear heavy, insu-
lated welding gloves and clothing to prevent burns.
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FLYING METAL or DIRT can injure
eyes.
Welding, chipping, wire brushing, and grinding
cause sparks and flying metal. As welds cool,
they can throw off slag.
Wear approved safety glasses with side shields even under your
welding helmet.
FUMES AND GASES can be
hazardous.
Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing thes
e
fumes and gases can be hazardous to your health.
Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes.
If inside, ventilate the area and/or use local forced ventilation at the
arc to remove welding fumes and gases. The recommended way
to determine adequate ventilation is to sample for the composition
and quantity of fumes and gases to which personnel are exposed.
If ventilation is poor, wear an approved air-supplied respirator.
Read and understand the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and the
manufacturers instructions for adhesives, coatings, cleaners,
consumables, coolants, degreasers, fluxes, and metals.
Work in a confined space only if it is well ventilated, or while
wearing an air-supplied respirator. Always have a trained watch-
person nearby. Welding fumes and gases can displace air and
lower the oxygen level causing injury or death. Be sure the breath-
ing air is safe.
Do not weld in locations near degreasing, cleaning, or spraying op-
erations. The heat and rays of the arc can react with vapors to form
highly toxic and irritating gases.
Do not weld on coated metals, such as galvanized, lead, or
cadmium plated steel, unless the coating is removed from the weld
area, the area is well ventilated, and while wearing an air-supplied
respirator. The coatings and any metals containing these elements
can give off toxic fumes if welded.
BUILDUP OF GAS can injure or kill.
Shut off compressed gas supply when not in use.
Always ventilate confined spaces or use ap-
proved air-supplied respirator.
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin.
Arc rays from the welding process produce intense
visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays
that can burn eyes and skin. Sparks fly off from the
weld.
Wear an approved welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of filter
lenses to protect your face and eyes from arc rays and sparks
when welding or watching (see ANSI Z49.1 and Z87.1 listed in
Safety Standards).
Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your
helmet.
Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash,
glare, and sparks; warn others not to watch the arc.
Wear body protection made from durable, flame-resistant material
(leather, heavy cotton, wool). Body protection includes oil-free
clothing such as leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuffless trousers, high
shoes, and a cap.
WELDING can cause fire or explosion
.
Welding on closed containers, such as tanks,
drums, or pipes, can cause them to blow up. Sparks
can fly off from the welding arc. The flying sparks, hot
workpiece, and hot equipment can cause fires and
burns. Accidental contact of electrode to metal objects can cause
sparks, explosion, overheating, or fire. Check and be sure the area is
safe before doing any welding.
Remove all flammables within 35 ft (10.7 m) of the welding arc. If
this is not possible, tightly cover them with approved covers.
Do not weld where flying sparks can strike flammable material.
Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal.
Be alert that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can
easily go through small cracks and openings to adjacent areas.
Watch for fire, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
Be aware that welding on a ceiling, floor, bulkhead, or partition can
cause fire on the hidden side.
Do not weld on containers that have held combustibles, or on
closed containers such as tanks, drums, or pipes unless they are
properly prepared according to AWS F4.1 and AWS A6.0 (see
Safety Standards).
Do not weld where the atmosphere can contain flammable dust,
gas, or liquid vapors (such as gasoline).
Connect work cable to the work as close to the welding area as
practical to prevent welding current from traveling long, possibly
unknown paths and causing electric shock, sparks, and fire haz-
ards.
Do not use welder to thaw frozen pipes.
Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off welding wire at
contact tip when not in use.
Wear body protection made from durable, flame-resistant material
(leather, heavy cotton, wool). Body protection includes oil-free
clothing such as leather gloves, heavy shirt, cuffless trousers, high
shoes, and a cap.
Remove any combustibles, such as a butane lighter or matches,
from your person before doing any welding.
After completion of work, inspect area to ensure it is free of sparks,
glowing embers, and flames.
Use only correct fuses or circuit breakers. Do not oversize or by-
pass them.
Follow requirements in OSHA 1910.252 (a) (2) (iv) and NFPA 51B
for hot work and have a fire watcher and extinguisher nearby.
Read and understand the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) and the
manufacturers instructions for adhesives, coatings, cleaners,
consumables, coolants, degreasers, fluxes, and metals.
NOISE can damage hearing.
Noise from some processes or equipment can
damage hearing.
Wear approved ear protection if noise level is
high.
ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS (EMF)
can affect Implanted Medical Devices.
Wearers of Pacemakers and other Implanted
Medical Devices should keep away.
Implanted Medical Device wearers should con-
sult their doctor and the device manufacturer before going near arc
welding, spot welding, gouging, plasma arc cutting, or induction
heating operations.
CYLINDERS can explode if damaged.
Compressed gas cylinders contain gas under high
pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can explode. Since
gas cylinders are normally part of the welding
process, be sure to treat them carefully.
Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechani-
cal shocks, physical damage, slag, open flames, sparks, and arcs.
Install cylinders in an upright position by securing to a stationary
support or cylinder rack to prevent falling or tipping.
Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical circuits.
Never drape a welding torch over a gas cylinder.
Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder.
Never weld on a pressurized cylinder — explosion will result.
Use only correct compressed gas cylinders, regulators, hoses,
and fittings designed for the specific application; maintain them
and associated parts in good condition.
Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve. Do
not stand in front of or behind the regulator when opening the valve.
Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in
use or connected for use.
Use the right equipment, correct procedures, and sufficient num-
ber of persons to lift and move cylinders.
Read and follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders,
associated equipment, and Compressed Gas Association (CGA)
publication P-1 listed in Safety Standards.
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1-3. Engine Hazards
BATTERY EXPLOSION can injure.
Always wear a face shield, rubber gloves, and
protective clothing when working on a battery.
Stop engine before disconnecting or connect-
ing battery cables, battery charging cables (if
applicable), or servicing battery.
Do not allow tools to cause sparks when working on a battery.
Do not use welder to charge batteries or jump start vehicles un-
less the unit has a battery charging feature designed for this pur-
pose.
Observe correct polarity (+ and ) on batteries.
Disconnect negative () cable first and connect it last.
Keep sparks, flames, cigarettes, and other ignition sources
away from batteries. Batteries produce explosive gases during
normal operation and when being charged.
Follow battery manufacturer’s instructions when working on or
near a battery.
FUEL can cause fire or explosion.
Stop engine and let it cool off before checking or
adding fuel.
Do not add fuel while smoking or if unit is near
any sparks or open flames.
Do not overfill tank — allow room for fuel to expand.
Do not spill fuel. If fuel is spilled, clean up before starting engine.
Dispose of rags in a fireproof container.
Always keep nozzle in contact with tank when fueling.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
Keep away from moving parts such as fans,
belts, and rotors.
Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards
closed and securely in place.
Stop engine before installing or connecting unit.
Have only qualified persons remove doors, panels, covers, or
guards for maintenance and troubleshooting as necessary.
To prevent accidental starting during servicing, disconnect
negative () battery cable from battery.
Keep hands, hair, loose clothing, and tools away from moving
parts.
Reinstall doors, panels, covers, or guards when servicing is
finished and before starting engine.
Before working on generator, remove spark plugs or injectors to
keep engine from kicking back or starting.
Block flywheel so that it will not turn while working on generator
components.
EXHAUST SPARKS can cause fire.
Do not let engine exhaust sparks cause fire.
Use approved engine exhaust spark arrestor in
required areas — see applicable codes.
HOT PARTS can burn.
Do not touch hot parts bare handed.
Allow cooling period before working on
equipment.
To handle hot parts, use proper tools and/or wear heavy, insu-
lated welding gloves and clothing to prevent burns.
STEAM AND HOT COOLANT can burn.
If possible, check coolant level when engine is
cold to avoid scalding.
Always check coolant level at overflow tank, if
present on unit, instead of radiator (unless told
otherwise in maintenance section or engine manual).
If the engine is warm, checking is needed, and there is no over-
flow tank, follow the next two statements.
Wear safety glasses and gloves and put a rag over radiator cap.
Turn cap slightly and let pressure escape slowly before
completely removing cap.
Using a generator indoors CAN KILL
YOU IN MINUTES.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF
doors and windows are open.
Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors, and
vents.
BATTERY ACID can BURN SKIN and EYES.
Do not tip battery.
Replace damaged battery.
Flush eyes and skin immediately with water.
ENGINE HEAT can cause fire.
Do not locate unit on, over, or near combustible
surfaces or flammables.
Keep exhaust and exhaust pipes way from
flammables.
1-4. Compressed Air Hazards
COMPRESSED AIR EQUIPMENT can
injure or kill.
Incorrect installation or operation of this unit
could result in equipment failure and personal
injury. Only qualified persons should install, op-
erate, and service this unit according to its
Owner’s Manual, industry standards, and na-
tional, state, and local codes.
Do not exceed the rated output or capacity of the compressor or
any equipment in the compressed air system. Design compressed
air system so failure of any component will not put people or prop-
erty at risk.
Before working on compressed air system, turn off and lockout/
tagout unit, release pressure, and be sure air pressure cannot be
accidentally applied.
Do not work on compressed air system with unit running unless
you are a qualified person and following the manufacturers in-
structions.
Do not modify or alter compressor or manufacturer-supplied
equipment. Do not disconnect, disable, or override any safety
equipment in the compressed air system.
Use only components and accessories approved by the manufac-
turer.
Keep away from potential pinch points or crush points created by
equipment connected to the compressed air system.
Do not work under or around any equipment that is supported only
by air pressure. Properly support equipment by mechanical
means.
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HOT METAL from air arc cutting and
gouging can cause fire or explosion.
Do not cut or gouge near flammables.
Watch for fire; keep extinguisher nearby.
COMPRESSED AIR can injure or kill.
Before working on compressed air system,
turn off and lockout/tagout unit, release pres-
sure, and be sure air pressure cannot be acci-
dentally applied.
Relieve pressure before disconnecting or con-
necting air lines.
Check compressed air system components
and all connections and hoses for damage,
leaks, and wear before operating unit.
Do not direct air stream toward self or others.
Wear protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing pro-
tection, leather gloves, heavy shirt and trousers, high shoes, and
a cap when working on compressed air system.
Use soapy water or an ultrasonic detector to search for
leaks−−never use bare hands. Do not use equipment if leaks are
found.
Reinstall doors, panels, covers, or guards when servicing is
finished and before starting unit.
If ANY air is injected into the skin or body seek medical help im-
mediately.
BREATHING COMPRESSED AIR can in-
jure or kill.
Do not use compressed air for breathing.
Use only for cutting, gouging, and tools.
TRAPPED AIR PRESSURE AND WHIPPING
HOSES can injure.
Release air pressure from tools and system be-
fore servicing, adding or changing attach-
ments, or opening compressor oil drain or oil fill
cap.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
Keep away from moving parts such as fans,
belts and rotors.
Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards
closed and securely in place.
Keep hands, hair, loose clothing, and tools away from moving
parts.
Before working on compressed air system, turn off and lockout/
tagout unit, release pressure, and be sure air pressure cannot be
accidentally applied.
Have only qualified people remove guards or covers for maint-
enance and troubleshooting as necessary.
Reinstall doors, panels, covers, or guards when servicing is
finished and before starting engine.
HOT PARTS can burn.
Do not touch hot compressor or air system
parts.
Allow cooling period before working on
equipment.
To handle hot parts, use proper tools and/or wear heavy, insu-
lated welding gloves and clothing to prevent burns.
READ INSTRUCTIONS.
Read and follow all labels and the Owners
Manual carefully before installing, operating, or
servicing unit. Read the safety information at
the beginning of the manual and in each
section.
Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer.
Perform installation, maintenance, and service according to the
Owner’s Manuals, industry standards, and national, state, and
local codes.
1-5. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance
FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard.
Do not install or place unit on, over, or near
combustible surfaces.
Do not install unit near flammables.
Do not overload building wiring be sure power supply system is
properly sized, rated, and protected to handle this unit.
FALLING EQUIPMENT can injure.
Use lifting eye to lift unit and properly installed
accessories only, NOT gas cylinders. Do not
exceed maximum lift eye weight rating (see
Specifications).
Use equipment of adequate capacity to lift and support unit.
If using lift forks to move unit, be sure forks are long enough to
extend beyond opposite side of unit.
Keep equipment (cables and cords) away from moving vehicles
when working from an aerial location.
Follow the guidelines in the Applications Manual for the Revised
NIOSH Lifting Equation (Publication No. 94110) when manu-
ally lifting heavy parts or equipment.
OVERHEATING can damage motors.
Turn off or unplug equipment before starting or
stopping engine.
Do not let low voltage and frequency caused by
low engine speed damage electric motors.
Do not connect 50 or 60 Hertz motors to the 100 Hertz receptacle
where applicable.
FLYING SPARKS can injure.
Wear a face shield to protect eyes and face.
Shape tungsten electrode only on grinder with
proper guards in a safe location wearing proper
face, hand, and body protection.
Sparks can cause fires — keep flammables away.
MOVING PARTS can injure.
Keep away from moving parts.
Keep away from pinch points such as drive
rolls.
OM-264 359 Page 5
BATTERY CHARGING OUTPUT and BATTERY
EXPLOSION can injure.
Battery charging not present on all models.
Always wear a face shield, rubber gloves, and
protective clothing when working on a battery.
Stop engine before disconnecting or connecting battery cables,
battery charging cables (if applicable), or servicing battery.
Do not allow tools to cause sparks when working on a battery.
Do not use welder to charge batteries or jump start vehicles un-
less it has a battery charging feature designed for this purpose.
Observe correct polarity (+ and ) on batteries.
Disconnect negative () cable first and connect it last.
Keep sparks, flames, cigarettes, and other ignition sources
away from batteries. Batteries produce explosive gases during
normal operation and when being charged.
Follow battery manufacturer’s instructions when working on or
near a battery.
Have only qualified persons do battery charging work.
If battery is being removed from a vehicle for charging, discon-
nect negative () cable first and connect it last. To prevent an arc,
make sure all accessories are off.
Charge lead-acid batteries only. Do not use battery charger to
supply power to an extra-low-voltage electrical system or to
charge dry cell batteries.
Do not charge a frozen battery.
Do not use damaged charging cables.
Do not charge batteries in a closed area or where ventilation is
restricted.
Do not charge a battery that has loose terminals or one showing
damage such as a cracked case or cover.
Before charging battery, select correct charger voltage to match
battery voltage.
Set battery charging controls to the Off position before connect-
ing to battery. Do not allow battery charging clips to touch each
other.
Keep charging cables away from vehicle hood, door, or moving
parts.
HIGH PRESSURE FLUIDS can injure or kill.
Engine fuel system components can be under
high pressure.
Before working on fuel system, turn off engine
to release pressure.
If any fluid is injected into the skin or body seek medical help im-
mediately.
WELDING WIRE can injure.
Do not press gun trigger until instructed to do
so.
Do not point gun toward any part of the body,
other people, or any metal when threading
welding wire.
OVERUSE can cause OVERHEATING.
Allow cooling period; follow rated duty cycle.
Reduce current or reduce duty cycle before
starting to weld again.
Do not block or filter airflow to unit.
STATIC (ESD) can damage PC boards.
Put on grounded wrist strap BEFORE handling
boards or parts.
Use proper static-proof bags and boxes to
store, move, or ship PC boards.
TILTING OF TRAILER can injure.
Use tongue jack or blocks to support weight.
Properly install welding generator onto trailer
according to instructions supplied with trailer.
READ INSTRUCTIONS.
Read and follow all labels and the Owners
Manual carefully before installing, operating, or
servicing unit. Read the safety information at
the beginning of the manual and in each
section.
Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer.
Perform installation, maintenance, and service according to the
Owner’s Manuals, industry standards, and national, state, and
local codes.
H.F. RADIATION can cause interference.
High-frequency (H.F.) can interfere with radio
navigation, safety services, computers, and
communications equipment.
Have only qualified persons familiar with
electronic equipment perform this installation.
The user is responsible for having a qualified electrician
promptly correct any interference problem resulting from the
installation.
If notified by the FCC about interference, stop using the
equipment at once.
Have the installation regularly checked and maintained.
Keep high-frequency source doors and panels tightly shut, keep
spark gaps at correct setting, and use grounding and shielding to
minimize the possibility of interference.
ARC WELDING can cause interference.
Electromagnetic energy can interfere with
sensitive electronic equipment such as micro-
processors, computers, and computer-driven
equipment such as robots.
Be sure all equipment in the welding area is electromagnetically
compatible.
To reduce possible interference, keep weld cables as short as
possible, close together, and down low, such as on the floor.
Locate welding operation 100 meters from any sensitive elec-
tronic equipment.
Be sure this welding machine is installed and grounded
according to this manual.
If interference still occurs, the user must take extra measures
such as moving the welding machine, using shielded cables,
using line filters, or shielding the work area.
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1-6. California Proposition 65 Warnings
Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases
which contain chemicals known to the State of California to
cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California
Health & Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to
the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after use.
For Gasoline Engines:
Engine exhaust contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc-
tive harm.
For Diesel Engines:
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm.
1-7. Principal Safety Standards
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1,
is available as a free download from the American Welding Society at
http://www.aws.org or purchased from Global Engineering Documents
(phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: www.global.ihs.com).
Safe Practices for the Preparation of Containers and Piping for Welding
and Cutting, American Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1, from Glob-
al Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website:
www.global.ihs.com).
Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting Containers that have Held Com-
bustibles, American Welding Society Standard AWS A6.0, from Global
Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184,
website: www.global.ihs.com).
National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, from National Fire Protec-
tion Association, Quincy, MA 02269 (phone: 1-800-344-3555, website:
www.nfpa.org and www. sparky.org).
Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1,
from Compressed Gas Association, 14501 George Carter Way,
Suite 103, Chantilly, VA 20151 (phone: 703-788-2700,
website:www.cganet.com).
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, CSA Standard
W117.2, from Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 5060
Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5NS
(phone: 800-463-6727, website: www.csagroup.org).
Battery Chargers, CSA Standard C22.2 NO 107.201, from Canadian
Standards Association, Standards Sales, 5060 Spectrum Way, Suite
100, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5NS (phone: 800-463-6727,
website: www.csagroup.org).
Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protec-
tion, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute,
25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036 (phone: 212-642-4900, web-
site: www.ansi.org).
Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot
Work, NFPA Standard 51B, from National Fire Protection Association,
Quincy, MA 02269 (phone: 1-800-344-3555, website: www.nfpa.org.)
OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Indus-
try, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910, Subpart Q,
and Part 1926, Subpart J, from U.S. Government Printing Office, Super-
intendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954
(phone: 1-866-512-1800) (there are 10 OSHA Regional Offices—
phone for Region 5, Chicago, is 312-353-2220, website:
www.osha.gov).
Portable Generators Safety Alert, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission (CPSC), 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814
(phone: 301-504-7923, website: www.cpsc.gov).
Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, The Na-
tional Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 1600
Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027 (phone: 1-800-232-4636, website:
www.cdc.gov/NIOSH).
1-8. EMF Information
Electric current flowing through any conductor causes localized electric
and magnetic fields (EMF). The current from arc welding (and allied pro-
cesses including spot welding, gouging, plasma arc cutting, and
induction heating operations) creates an EMF field around the welding
circuit. EMF fields can interfere with some medical implants, e.g. pace-
makers. Protective measures for persons wearing medical implants
have to be taken. For example, restrict access for passersby or con-
duct individual risk assessment for welders. All welders should use the
following procedures in order to minimize exposure to EMF fields from
the welding circuit:
1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them, or using a
cable cover.
2. Do not place your body between welding cables. Arrange cables
to one side and away from the operator.
3. Do not coil or drape cables around your body.
4. Keep head and trunk as far away from the equipment in the
welding circuit as possible.
5. Connect work clamp to workpiece as close to the weld as possi-
ble.
6. Do not work next to, sit or lean on the welding power source.
7. Do not weld whilst carrying the welding power source or wire
feeder.
About Implanted Medical Devices:
Implanted Medical Device wearers should consult their doctor and the
device manufacturer before performing or going near arc welding, spot
welding, gouging, plasma arc cutting, or induction heating operations.
If cleared by your doctor, then following the above procedures is recom-
mended.
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Veiller à ce que ce poste de soudage soit posé et mis à la terre
conformément à ce mode d’emploi.
En cas d’interférences après avoir pris les mesures précédentes,
il incombe à l’utilisateur de prendre des mesures supplémentaires
telles que le déplacement du poste, l’utilisation de câbles blindés,
l’utilisation de filtres de ligne ou la pose de protecteurs dans la zone
de travail.
2-6. Proposition californienne 65 Avertissements
Les équipements de soudage et de coupage produisent des
fumées et des gaz qui contiennent des produits chimiques
dont l’État de Californie reconnaît qu’ils provoquent des mal-
formations congénitales et, dans certains cas, des cancers.
(Code de santé et de sécurité de Californie, chapitre 25249.5
et suivants)
Les batteries, les bornes et autres accessoires contiennent
du plomb et des composés à base de plomb, produits chim-
iques dont l’État de Californie reconnaît qu’ils provoquent
des cancers et des malformations congénitales ou autres
problèmes de procréation. Se laver les mains après
manipulation.
Ce produit contient des produits chimiques, notamment du
plomb, dont l’État de Californie reconnaît qu’ils provoquent
des cancers, des malformations congénitales ou d’autres
problèmes de procréation. Se laver les mains après
utilisation.
Pour les moteurs à essence :
Les gaz d’échappement des moteurs contiennent des pro-
duits chimiques dont l’État de Californie reconnaît qu’ils
provoquent des cancers et des malformations congénitales
ou autres problèmes de procréation.
Pour les moteurs diesel :
Les gaz d’échappement des moteurs diesel et certains de
leurs composants sont reconnus par l’État de Californie
comme provoquant des cancers et des malformations con-
génitales ou autres problèmes de procréation.
2-7. Principales normes de sécurité
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1,
is available as a free download from the American Welding Society at
http://www.aws.org or purchased from Global Engineering Documents
(phone: 1-877-413-5184, website: www.global.ihs.com).
Safe Practices for the Preparation of Containers and Piping for Welding
and Cutting, American Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1, from Glob-
al Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184, website:
www.global.ihs.com).
Safe Practices for Welding and Cutting Containers that have Held Com-
bustibles, American Welding Society Standard AWS A6.0, from Global
Engineering Documents (phone: 1-877-413-5184,
website: www.global.ihs.com).
National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, from National Fire Protec-
tion Association, Quincy, MA 02269 (phone: 1-800-344-3555, website:
www.nfpa.org and www. sparky.org).
Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1,
from Compressed Gas Association, 14501 George Carter Way,
Suite 103, Chantilly, VA 20151 (phone: 703-788-2700,
website:www.cganet.com).
Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, CSA Standard
W117.2, from Canadian Standards Association, Standards Sales, 5060
Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5NS
(phone: 800-463-6727, website: www.csagroup.org).
Battery Chargers, CSA Standard C22.2 NO 107.201, from Canadian
Standards Association, Standards Sales, 5060 Spectrum Way, Suite
100, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4W 5NS (phone: 800-463-6727,
website: www.csagroup.org).
Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protec-
tion, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute,
25 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036 (phone: 212-642-4900, web-
site: www.ansi.org).
Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot
Work, NFPA Standard 51B, from National Fire Protection Association,
Quincy, MA 02269 (phone: 1-800-344-3555, website: www.nfpa.org.)
OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Indus-
try, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910, Subpart Q,
and Part 1926, Subpart J, from U.S. Government Printing Office, Super-
intendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954
(phone: 1-866-512-1800) (there are 10 OSHA Regional Offices—
phone for Region 5, Chicago, is 312-353-2220, website:
www.osha.gov).
Portable Generators Safety Alert, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission (CPSC), 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814
(phone: 301-504-7923, website: www.cpsc.gov).
Applications Manual for the Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, The Na-
tional Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 1600
Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329-4027 (phone: 1-800-232-4636, website:
www.cdc.gov/NIOSH).
2-8. Informations relatives aux CEM
Le courant électrique qui traverse tout conducteur génère des champs
électromagnétiques (CEM) à certains endroits. Le courant issu d’un
soudage à l’arc (et de procédés connexes, y compris le soudage par
points, le gougeage, le découpage plasma et les opérations de
chauffage par induction) crée un champ électromagnétique (CEM)
autour du circuit de soudage. Les champs électromagnétiques produits
peuvent causer interférence à certains implants médicaux, p. ex. les
stimulateurs cardiaques. Des mesures de protection pour les porteurs
d’implants médicaux doivent être prises: par exemple, des restrictions
d’accès pour les passants ou une évaluation individuelle des risques
pour les soudeurs. Tous les soudeurs doivent appliquer les procédures
suivantes pour minimiser l’exposition aux CEM provenant du circuit de
soudage:
1. Rassembler les câbles en les torsadant ou en les attachant avec
du ruban adhésif ou avec une housse.
2. Ne pas se tenir au milieu des câbles de soudage. Disposer les
câbles d’un côté et à distance de l’opérateur.
3. Ne pas courber et ne pas entourer les câbles autour de votre
corps.
4. Maintenir la tête et le torse aussi loin que possible du matériel du
circuit de soudage.
5. Connecter la pince sur la pièce aussi près que possible de la
soudure.
6. Ne pas travailler à proximité d’une source de soudage, ni
s’asseoir ou se pencher dessus.
7. Ne pas souder tout en portant la source de soudage ou le
dévidoir.
En ce qui concerne les implants médicaux :
Les porteurs d’implants doivent d’abord consulter leur médecin avant
de s’approcher des opérations de soudage à l’arc, de soudage par
points, de gougeage, du coupage plasma ou de chauffage par
induction. Si le médecin approuve, il est recommandé de suivre les pro-
cédures précédentes.
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SECTION 3 DEFINITIONS
3-1. Additional Safety Symbols And Definitions
Some symbols are found only on CE products.
Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown by the symbols.
Safe1 201205
Do not discard product (where applicable) with general waste.
Reuse or recycle Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) by disposing at a designated collection
facility.
Contact your local recycling office or your local distributor for further information.
Safe37 201205
Do not use ether or other starting fluids. Using starting fluids voids warranty. See engine Owners Manual.
Safe89 201502
Hot muffler and exhaust pipe can cause severe burns.
Safe90 201207
Welding, cutting, drilling, or grinding on base can cause fire or explosion.
Safe91 201207
Remove unit from shipping crate. Remove Owner’s Manual from unit.
Follow instructions to install muffler.
Safe46 201205
Read Owner’s Manual. Read labels on unit.
Safe47 201205
/
<12.4 V
+ +
Read Owners Manual for battery maintenance information.
Safe117 201406
0 - 50 h std
Safe54 201205
During the first 50 hours of operation keep welding load above 200
amperes. Do not weld below 200 amperes of output.
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50 h std
Safe55 201205
After the first 50 hours of operation, change the engine oil and filter.
Never use generator inside a home or garage, even if doors and win-
dows are open.
Safe87 201207
Only use generator outside and far away from windows, doors, and
vents.
Safe88 201207
3-2. Miscellaneous Symbols And Definitions
Some symbols are found only on CE products.
A
Amperage
V
Voltage
S
Suitable For
Welding In An
Environment With
Increased Risk Of
Electric Shock
Direct Current
(DC)
X
Duty Cycle
I
2
Rated Welding
Current
U
2
Conventional
Load Voltage
U
0
Rated NoLoad
Voltage (OCV)
I
Current
n
Rated Load
Speed
n
0
Rated NoLoad
Speed
n
1
Rated Idle Speed
P
1max
Maximum Power
Consumption
Hz
Hertz
h
Hours
Seconds
Clock, Time
Switch
Hour Meter
Sound Level
Alternating
Current (AC)
Single Phase
Three Phase
EngineDriven
3Phase
Alternator with
Rectifier
Contractor On
Arc Force (DIG)
Work Connection
Negative
Positive
Protective Earth
(Ground)
Circuit Breaker
Supplementary
Protector
Output
Off
On
Increase or
Decrease of
Quantity
(Rotating)
Do Not Switch
While Welding
Remote
Read Operator’s
Manual
Welding (General)
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Shielded Metal
Arc Welding
(SMAW)
Gas Metal Arc
Welding (GMAW)
Gas Tungsten Arc
Welding (GTAW) /
Tungsten Inert
Gas (TIG)
Welding
Tungsten Inert
Gas (TIG) Lift Arc
Starting Aid
(Preheat)
Engine
Engine
Engine
Slow
Fast
Engine RPM
Engine Stop
Engine Oil
Fuel
Filter
Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant
Temperature
Engine
Temperature
Battery (Engine)
Engine Belt
Manual Cleaning
Spark Arrestor
Air Filter
Air Cleaner
Check Air Cleaner
Check
Injectors/Pump
Check Valve
Clearance
Certified/Trained
Mechanic
Call for
Maintenance
Notes
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SECTION 4 SPECIFICATIONS
4-1. Serial Number And Rating Label Location
The serial number and rating information for this product is located on the front. Use rating label to determine input power requirements and/or
rated output. For future reference, write serial number in space provided on back cover of this manual.
4-2. Weld, Power, And Engine Specifications
Engine
Generator Power
Rating
Welding Mode
Weld Output
Range
Rated Welding
Output
Maximum
Open-Circuit
Voltage
Fuel
Capacity
Caterpillar C1.5
WaterCooled
ThreeCylinder 21.7
HP Diesel Engine
Single-Phase,
10 kVA/kW,
84/42 A,
120/240 V AC,
60 Hz
CC/DC
CV/DC
20 400 A
14 40 V
400 A, 24 Volts DC,
100% Duty Cycle
350 A, 27 Volts DC
100% Duty Cycle
300 A, 32 Volts DC
100% Duty Cycle
84*
11.5 gal
(43.5 L)
Kubota 1505 E3BG
Water-Cooled,
Four-Cylinder 20.2
HP Diesel Engine
Mitsubishi
Water-Cooled
Four-Cylinder 24.7
HP Diesel Engine
* With Low OCV switch (Voltage Reducing Device, VRD) enabled, opencircuit voltage is 13 to 15 volts DC until arc initiation.
4-3. Dimensions, Weights, And Operating Angles
Dimensions
Front Panel End
B
A
F
E
H
G
C
D
! Do not exceed tilt angles or engine could
be damaged or unit could tip.
! Do not move or operate unit where it
could tip.
20°
20°
30°
30°
Height
32 in. (813 mm)
35-3/4 in. (908 mm)
(to top of lift eye)
Width
26-1/4 in. (667 mm)
(mtg. brackets turned in)
28-3/4 in. (730 mm)
(mtg. brackets turned out)
Depth 56 in. (1422 mm)
A 56 in. (1422 mm)
B 54 in. (1372 mm)
C 52 in. (1321 mm)
D 2 in. (51 mm)
E 26 in. (660 mm)
F 7/8 in. (22 mm)
G 27-3/4 in. (705 mm)
H
9/16 in. (14 mm) Dia.
4 Holes
Weight
No fuel:
CAT: 1010 lb (458 kg)
Kubota: 950 lb (431 kg)
Mitsubishi: 993 (450 kg)
With fuel:
CAT: 1092 lb (495 kg)
Kubota: 1032 lb (468 kg)
Mitsubishi: 1075 lb (488 kg)
Lifting Eye Weight Rating:
2000 lb (907 kg) Maximum
4-4. Environmental Specifications
IP Rating Operating Temperature Range
IP23S
This equipment is designed for outdoor use. It may be stored, but is not intended
to be used when welding outside during precipitation unless sheltered.
40 to 104°F (40 to +40°C)
IP23S 201406
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4-5. Static Output Characteristics
The static (output) characteristics of the welding power source can be described as flat during the GMAW process and drooping during the SMAW and
GTAW processes. Static characteristics are also affected by control settings (including software), electrode, shielding gas, weldment material, and
other factors. Contact the factory for specific information on the static characteristics of the welder/generator.
4-6. Duty Cycle And Overheating
1 100% Duty Cycle
Duty Cycle is percentage of 10 min-
utes that unit can weld at rated load
without overheating.
This unit is rated for welding at
400 amperes, 24 volts DC
continuously.
NOTICE Exceeding duty cycle
can damage unit and void warranty.
266 504-A
1
200
300
400
0 102030405060708090100
% DUTY CYCLE
WELD AMPHERES
4-7. Fuel Consumption
The curve shows typical fuel use
under weld or power loads.
250 370-A
DC WELD AMPERES AT 100% DUTY CYCLE
U.S. GAL/HR.
0.00
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.00
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
IDLE
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SECTION 5 INSTALLATION
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Movement
5-1. Installing Welder/Generator
OR
Airflow Clearance
18 in.
(460 mm)
18 in.
(460 mm)
18 in.
(460 mm)
18 in.
(460 mm)
18 in.
(460 mm)
1
2
2
4
Welding
Unit In
Place
Bolting
Unit In
Place 3
9/16 in.
Tools Needed:
Location/Mounting
Go to MillerWelds.com for more
information on truck installations.
Movement
! Do not move or operate unit where
it could tip.
See Section 4-3 for lifting eye rating.
Airflow Clearance
NOTICE Do not install unit where air flow
is restricted or engine may overheat.
Location/Mounting
! Always securely fasten welder/gen-
erator onto transport vehicle or
trailer and comply with all DOT and
other applicable codes.
! Do not weld on base. Welding on
base can cause fuel tank fire or ex-
plosion. Weld only on the four
mounting brackets or bolt unit
down.
NOTICE Do not mount unit by supporting
the base only at the four mounting brack-
ets. Use cross-supports to adequately
support unit and prevent damage to base.
1 Cross-Supports
2 Mounting Brackets (Supplied)
Mount unit on flat surface or use cross-sup-
ports to support base. Secure unit with
mounting brackets.
3 1/2 in Bolt And Washer (Minimum
Not Supplied)
4 3/8-16 x 1 in. Screws (Supplied)
To Bolt Unit In Place:
Remove hardware securing the four
mounting brackets to the base. Reverse
brackets and reattach to base with original
hardware.
Mount unit to truck or trailer with 1/2 in. (12
mm) or larger hardware (not supplied).
To Weld Unit In Place:
Weld unit to truck or trailer only at the four
mounting brackets.
OR
1
OR
OR
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! Always ground generator frame to
vehicle frame to prevent electric
shock and static electricity hazards.
! Also see AWS Safety & Health Fact
Sheet No. 29, Grounding of Portable
And Vehicle Mounted Welding Gen-
erators.
! Bed liners, shipping skids, and
some running gear insulate the
welder/generator from the vehicle
frame. Always connect a ground
wire from the generator equipment
grounding terminal to bare metal on
the vehicle frame as shown.
! Use GFCI protection when operat-
ing auxiliary equipment. If unit does
not have GFCI receptacles, use
GFCI-protected extension cord. Do
not use GFCI receptacles to power
life support equipment.
1 Equipment Grounding Terminal (On
Front Panel)
2 Grounding Cable (Not Supplied)
3 Metal Vehicle Frame
Connect cable from equipment ground
terminal to metal vehicle frame. Use #8
AWG or larger insulated copper wire.
Electrically bond generator frame to ve-
hicle frame by metal-to-metal contact.
5
-2. Grounding Generator To Truck Or Trailer Frame
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1
3
2
GND/PE
5-3. Installing Exhaust Pipe
1/2 in.
Tools Needed:
! Stop engine and let cool.
Point exhaust pipe in desired di-
rection but always away from front
panel and direction of travel.
Exhaust Pipe3 201004 / Ref 803 582
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NOTICE Lead acid batteries discharge
when stored in any temperature. Units that
are stored should have the battery
recharged every three months and before
being put into service. To preserve opti-
mum battery performance and life,
recharge battery in storage when the
opencircuit voltage drops to 12.4 volts
DC when measured across the battery
terminals.
! Connect negative () cable last.
NOTICE Wait two minutes after engine
shutdown before disconnecting battery or
engine controller may be damaged.
Battery is accessed through the side door.
Connect battery, negative cable last.
Close side door.
Do not allow the battery cables to
touch opposing terminals. When connect-
ing the battery cables attach the positive
(+) cable to the positive (+) battery termin-
al first, followed by negative () cable to
negative () battery terminal.
Never start the engine when the
cables are loose or poorly connected to
the battery terminals.
Never disconnect the battery while
the engine is running.
Never use a quick battery charger to
start the engine.
Do not charge battery with Engine
Control switch On.
Always disconnect the negative ()
battery cable before charging battery.
5-4. Connecting The Battery
1/2 in.
+
Tools Needed:
Conn_Batt2 201411 / S-0756-C / 161-002
Shown with door
open and rocker
panel removed.
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Miller BIG BLUE 400 PRO SERIES Owner's manual

Category
Welding System
Type
Owner's manual

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